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kaygo2490's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
VE Schwab did it again! I'm always amazed with her writing. She has a way creating dark worlds and characters that are fighting for survival in those worlds. This book reminds me a little of Vicious--except the characters are good in this book.
I love how she explores the darkest aspects of ourselves. And it's ok if we are little messed up. That's life!
It's what we do is what matters.
I liked this book a lot. Can't wait to read the next one.
I also ship Kate and August!
VE Schwab did it again! I'm always amazed with her writing. She has a way creating dark worlds and characters that are fighting for survival in those worlds. This book reminds me a little of Vicious--except the characters are good in this book.
I love how she explores the darkest aspects of ourselves. And it's ok if we are little messed up. That's life!
It's what we do is what matters.
I liked this book a lot. Can't wait to read the next one.
I also ship Kate and August!
antoniasicheri's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
golden_onion's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
karenreadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
V.E. Schwab does it again and further cements being in my top 5 favorite authors of all time. I'd been saving this duology because I've read almost everything else Schwab has released, but I finally decided it was time to read it. Such an amazing story about what it means to be human, what it means to be a monster, and what choices we make and how that affects our lives and those around us.
asiabree1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hopeglow's review against another edition
3.0
Let me just say that I wanted to swoon over this book a lot but well I didn't hate it nor love it. The sad fact is that I didn't really care for it.
Maybe my expectations were too high but I know what Victoria Schwab is capable of writing and this book just fell flat for me. Unlike her other works, where Vicious was creatively crafted, where the characters from The Archived pulled at my heartstrings and interest, where the world building of A Darker Shade of Magic was rich and compelling, this book did none of that. At least not for me.
There's no doubt that Schwab can write. Kate is a daring, strong character and August deserves the world but I just couldn't click with neither one of them.
This book was a quick read but nothing really happens until the reader is at least 65% in and even with that I wasn't surprised at the turn of events or the plot twists.
I expected better because Victoria Schwab can write better than this and to me this book just felt like another typical YA Dystopian novel to me. It was so black and white. This and that. Good and bad. What I wanted were grey characters, grey plotline like Vicious and Six of Crow where I have to question which side I'm on and who I stand with.
This story reminds me of Romeo and Juliet plus monsters and minus the romance. And that's about it.
Though I have to say that I really like the fact that there was no romance at all between the two leads which is really refreshing to see in YA. It's nice to have the main characters, especially a male and a female one caring about each other platonically.
This Savage Song might not be one of my fave read of 2016 and the hype for it may skewed expectations quite a bit, but still, I will definitely be picking up the next book to see how Schwab decides to wrap up the story.
Maybe my expectations were too high but I know what Victoria Schwab is capable of writing and this book just fell flat for me. Unlike her other works, where Vicious was creatively crafted, where the characters from The Archived pulled at my heartstrings and interest, where the world building of A Darker Shade of Magic was rich and compelling, this book did none of that. At least not for me.
There's no doubt that Schwab can write. Kate is a daring, strong character and August deserves the world but I just couldn't click with neither one of them.
This book was a quick read but nothing really happens until the reader is at least 65% in and even with that I wasn't surprised at the turn of events or the plot twists.
I expected better because Victoria Schwab can write better than this and to me this book just felt like another typical YA Dystopian novel to me. It was so black and white. This and that. Good and bad. What I wanted were grey characters, grey plotline like Vicious and Six of Crow where I have to question which side I'm on and who I stand with.
This story reminds me of Romeo and Juliet plus monsters and minus the romance. And that's about it.
Though I have to say that I really like the fact that there was no romance at all between the two leads which is really refreshing to see in YA. It's nice to have the main characters, especially a male and a female one caring about each other platonically.
This Savage Song might not be one of my fave read of 2016 and the hype for it may skewed expectations quite a bit, but still, I will definitely be picking up the next book to see how Schwab decides to wrap up the story.
thatsmrsnyder's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
There were moments of greatness in this one, but overall I struggled to connect with it. I don't know that the world was particularly well built, and the character work wasn't strong enough to hang the rest of the high concept on. Overall this was closer to Vicous than Darker Shades or Addie Larue, take that as you will.
rizz_amae's review against another edition
1.0
It's not you, it's me. I mean, I just can't right now. Maybe in another time I would've loved this book, but not right now. I may come back to it later... or not.
the_alexeli's review against another edition
4.0
"Safe," she said with a hollow smile. "That is a pretty word."
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This Savage Song by @veschwab : 4.5/5 ⭐
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I cannot believe how completely beautiful this book was. The writing, the vibe the dialogue, the acceptance, the CHARACTERS. All of it just so beautiful. I was almost immediately swept into the story and invested in the characters. Kate was so real and August was a MASTERPIECE and Isla....dear, darling Isla. She was my favorite. Her voice, her heart, her mind, all so BEAUTIFUL. I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel.
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This Savage Song by @veschwab : 4.5/5 ⭐
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I cannot believe how completely beautiful this book was. The writing, the vibe the dialogue, the acceptance, the CHARACTERS. All of it just so beautiful. I was almost immediately swept into the story and invested in the characters. Kate was so real and August was a MASTERPIECE and Isla....dear, darling Isla. She was my favorite. Her voice, her heart, her mind, all so BEAUTIFUL. I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel.